How to hybrid: Links and resources.

Calling all workplaces with a hybrid headache…

There are loads of resources out there to help us navigate the working world.

Almost too many.

I’ve been keeping abreast of research and info sources, so I thought I would share a few that I have found myself bookmarking:

Asynchronous Tools

An article from the Friday app website is a great starting point to understand types of asynchronous communications and specific tech tools (don’t worry if you don’t know what asynchronous communication is - it explains that too!).

Distributed also has a super list of general and role-specific tools that is worth a scroll. https://distributed.blog/tools/

Virtual Meetings

With virtual meetings now being a mainstream part of the working day, it’s time to reflect on how we run these get-togethers. ‘Virtual Meetings in 2022: Tips, Ideas and Tools’ covers every aspect.

Chat Etiquette

Still treating instant messenger like email? 2022 is time to change. ‘The ultimate Slack etiquette guide - 18 rules to live by’ is great guidance on team chat ground rules.

Meetings

Do we really need this meeting? As we audit our time to increase productivity and reduce screen/commute time, refer to Daisly’s article on ‘meeting modes’ and ‘The Art of Asynchronous Work’ to see what style suits you.

https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/meeting-modes/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurelfarrer/2020/12/10/the-art-of-asynchronous-optimizing-efficiency-in-remote-teams/?sh=1ae55d6e747c

Newsletters

Essential subscribes for keeping up-to-date in future are the newsletters ‘Charter’ and ‘Make Work Better’.

Top editions of these in the past are:

‘Pandemic? Endemic? How to keep it together after two years of Covid burnout’ By S. Mitra Kalita

Get back! The hybrid experiment finally begins

10 Stage Guide to Planning Your Return

Do you have any resources that top these? Let me know.